House Sitting in Penrose, Arlington, VA
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1. suzy n.
“Suzy has been great house sitting for our 2 dogs and cat. She communicates frequently, and she is very attentive to our animals. I highly recommend her.”
2. Katelyn C.
“Katelyn did a wonderful job sitting for our senior dog with significant mobility related special needs. She followed our detailed instructions, checked in regularly, and sent lots of updates. We felt very comfortable leaving our dog in her care and would definitely recommend her and book her again.”
3. Richard G.
“We are very happy return clients. Richard always takes great care of Mimi when we are away - she loves the long walks and attention that she gets from him! Richard is also respectful of our home, reliable and trustworthy.”
4. Kiera W.
“Kiera took great care of our two cats, one of whom is on a prescription diet, and our home while we were out of town. Communication was easy and she was very responsive. Thank you so much Kiera!”
5. Rachel R.
“Rachel did an amazing job and she left my home better than I left it, lol!!! She was attentive and communicates everything and lots of pictures! My boys loved her and I felt like I could enjoy my time away! I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely use her again! We love her.”
6. Sarah M.
“Sarah took great care of our elderly yorkie and left our home in a beautiful state. Sarah kept us in the loop throughout her visit, and our yorkie was relaxed when we came back home. I would highly recommend her services”
7. Tori E.
“Highly recommend Tori for you pet needs. She is extremely prompt in her responses. She sent pictures of the pets on her arrival to our home and then daily. She even sent a video. Our dog can be very nervous around new people but took right to Tori, putting our minds at ease while we were way. We will definitely be booking her again in the future.”
8. Pamela N.
“Pamela was a fantastic sitter for our two boys, and on top of that, and lifesaver when our flight home was canceled and we needed care for an extra night. Thank you so much for everything, Pam! We'll be reaching out again!”
9. Clarise B.
“Clarise was great! Very communicative, asked a ton of really good questions, and took excellent care of Penny. Would definitely recommend Clarise!”
10. Lindsey W.
“Lindsey took the absolute best care of my two labs while I was away! Great communication and kept them happy, healthy, and comfortable at home. Will definitely ask her to stay again!”
11. Mansa A.
“Mansa was great - our dog loved her, she was prompt, great at communication, we would definitely use her again and would highly recommend her.”
12. Erin H.
“Erin is amazing! She went above and beyond and you can tell just loves animals! I am so happy I found someone who I feel loves my dog as much as I do. I would 11/10 recommend her if you need an amazing sitter to watch your fur baby!”
13. Kylee P.
“Kylee did an amazing job with our anxious pup! She couldn’t have been more patient or inventive, and our house was in great condition upon our return. We’ll definitely use her again!”
14. Angela P.
“Angela was amazing with our puppy. He had a great time with her. Very responsive and gave updates while we were gone. Definitely would book again!”
15. Karly S.
“Karly was incredibly communicative and attentive to my little Bear over a last minute weekend away. She took great care of him and kept me updated with pictures and updates all weekend. I felt comforted by her watching him all weekend to enjoy the time away— will definitely be booking Karly again!”
16. Sade M.
“Sade quickly became our two dogs best friend!! She was so great with the dogs, followed all of our instructions, took great care of the house, and had great communication and photos. What more could you ask for?! Would highly recommend working with her and we’ve already re-booked with her because she’s so great!”
17. Amber H.
“I’m so grateful to Amber for taking such good care of my wild child Lola. Lola is a puppy and this was the first time leaving her since I brought her home 5 months ago. During our initial meet-n-greet, Amber asked great questions and showed how loving she is with pets. Amber stayed in my apartment for 3 nights and took great care of my dog and my home. She was communicative and sent pictures with updates. She was also flexible with timing and has a really great and fun personality. Thanks Amber!”
18. Shereen i.
“Shereen was outstanding! She was sitting for our high-energy pup and elderly cat in our home for the weekend. She is incredibly compassionate, smart, and responsible. We received numerous updates which made us so happy that our pets were having such a good time! They were in great hands, and our house was, too. Having her stay in our house and take care of them allowed us to relax when we were across the country - truly a gift. Highly recommend Shereen!”
19. Raakhee S.
“Raakhee watched our cat for the long weekend and provided amazing service, as always! She took great care of our cat and left the house sparkling clean. We received detailed daily updates with photos and videos and you can tell our cat was so happy and comfortable. Raakhee is the best!”
20. Gianni G.
“Gianni was an amazing sitter! She was very responsive and great with my dog, was so great to have the peace of mind while out for the evening. Will definitely rebook with her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Penrose on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about €50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 8,099 house sitters in Penrose. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Penrose house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Penrose have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Penrose.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Penrose house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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